Legal sector executive search.
The UK legal sector has experienced significant growth, with the industry worth £26 billion and employing approximately 370,000 people in UK legal services. Around 63% are solicitors or employed by solicitor firms. The legal sector has experienced a global paradigm shift in the delivery model for legal services, with Legal Process Outsourcing transforming practice as firms minimise costs and expand talent.
MSC provides retained headhunting for the legal sector with a research-based approach rather than database reliance. Our process includes three interviews with candidates before client presentation, ensuring only the highest calibre legal professionals are put forward for your consideration.
Legal organisations we serve.
Solicitors
Senior partner, managing partner, and practice head roles across law firms of all sizes.
Crown Prosecution Service
Senior leadership and specialist prosecutor roles within the Crown Prosecution Service.
Government Legal Service
Senior legal adviser and departmental lawyer positions across government legal departments.
Paralegals
Senior paralegal management and team leadership roles across legal practices and corporate legal departments.
Barristers
Chambers leadership, head of chambers, and senior barrister recruitment across specialist practice areas.
Typical legal roles we headhunt.
- Managing Director
- Chief Executive
- Finance Director
- Director of Public Health
- Head of Safeguarding
- Director of Audit & Regulation
- Head of External Affairs
- Head of Clinical Practice
- Pharmaceutical Manager
- Marketing Manager
Industry case study.
International Lawyer — US Health Food Manufacturer
MSC placed an International Lawyer for a US health food manufacturer seeking EU compliance expertise. The candidate was hired and within 6 months was promoted to General Manager Europe, demonstrating the calibre of talent our legal headhunters identify.
Client testimonial.
“I have always been impressed with the quality of service I have received from MSC Headhunting. They are professional, reliable & efficient and most important — truthful.”
Tell us about your vacancy.
Contact our legal headhunting team to discuss your executive search requirements.